What is the 2nd General Order?

What is the 2nd General Order?

• A. To take charge of this post and all government property in view
• B. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes places within sight or hearing
• C. To report all violations of order I am instructed to enforce
• D. To observe all activity in the post without response

Answer: (B)

The second general order is about how you move and stay aware on post. It tells you to walk your post in a military manner, keep always on the alert, and observe everything that takes place within sight or hearing. That combination sets a standard for discipline and vigilance: you maintain proper bearing and pace, but more importantly you actively notice your surroundings so you can detect anything out of the ordinary, whether it’s something you can see or something you hear. This readiness is what lets you respond appropriately, whether that means alerting others, following procedures, or reporting issues as required by your duties. This is the best choice because it directly reflects the instruction to conduct yourself with continuous alertness and comprehensive observation. Other duties described in the general orders—like guarding everything on the post, reporting violations, or passing along orders to relieve—are covered by the other orders, not this one.

The second general order is about how you move and stay aware on post. It tells you to walk your post in a military manner, keep always on the alert, and observe everything that takes place within sight or hearing. That combination sets a standard for discipline and vigilance: you maintain proper bearing and pace, but more importantly you actively notice your surroundings so you can detect anything out of the ordinary, whether it’s something you can see or something you hear. This readiness is what lets you respond appropriately, whether that means alerting others, following procedures, or reporting issues as required by your duties.

This is the best choice because it directly reflects the instruction to conduct yourself with continuous alertness and comprehensive observation. Other duties described in the general orders—like guarding everything on the post, reporting violations, or passing along orders to relieve—are covered by the other orders, not this one.